Lyon 5, FC Metz 2

LYON ROUTS FC METZ IN LIGUE 1 SEASON OPENER LONGUEVILLE-LÈS-METZ, France (Interstat) — Substitute Endrick scored a hat trick to power Lyon to a commanding 5-2 victory over FC Metz in the Ligue 1 season opener for both clubs Sunday at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The visiting Lyon side, heavily favored pregame, delivered a dominant first-half performance that overwhelmed Metz, scoring four times before the break to effectively decide the contest. Lyon’s attacking onslaught began early. Endrick, entering the match as a substitute, opened the scoring in the 11th minute. The lead doubled just five minutes later when another substitute, Ruben Kluivert,… Read more...